Lecture explains history, construction of stone walls

The Paxton Historical Commission and the Paxton Land Trust will sponsor a lecture by Kevin Gardner titled “Discovering New England Stone Walls” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in Richards Memorial Library.

As described in his book, “The Granite Kiss,” Gardner will explain the history, technique, stylistic development and aesthetics of stone walls. Learn how and why New England came to acquire thousands of miles of stone walls, how they were built, and their significance to local history. Watch a miniature stone wall taking shape as he answers attendees’ questions about their own projects.